Claudia Mayes, LPC

Claudia Mayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama, with more than 15 years of professional experience working in both the United States and Europe. She blends clinical training with real-world perspective to support people facing a range of life challenges, always centering the individual as the expert in their own story.

Claudia believes that clients bring strengths and insights that help them navigate difficult moments, and she helps them identify and build on those resources. She acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and honors that decision, offering steady encouragement and practical guidance throughout the process.

Focused on collaboration and respect, Claudia tailors conversations to each person’s needs and goals. Prospective clients can expect an approach aimed at understanding their experience, developing useful skills, and creating concrete strategies to move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on taking meaningful action based on personal values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by helping people clarify what matters most and build forward movement.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems by teaching skills for problem solving and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Claudia Mayes works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time so the chosen strategies align with what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access care from home or work. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support and practical interventions while adapting to each person’s routine and comfort level.